MEXICAN CHEESE CORN BREAD

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This moist Mexican Cheese Corn Bread makes the perfect side for chili and soups. It's great for soaking up every last bit of goodness in your bowl. Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large eggs
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the muffin mix, onion and cumin. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and 1 tablespoon butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup cheese., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.